Man dies from medical condition in West Bend crash
WEST BEND -- A 72-year-old man died after his vehicle collided with a utility pole in West Bend on Friday, Oct. 19.According to the West Bend Police Department, officials responded near South Main and Butternut Streets for a report of a crash.
WEST BEND -- A 72-year-old man died after his vehicle collided with a utility pole in West Bend on Friday, Oct. 19.According to the West Bend Police Department, officials responded near South Main and Butternut Streets for a report of a crash.
West Bend police arrest man after social media post about gun at school
WEST BEND -- A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with a concerning post on social media regarding a gun at school in West Bend.According to police, around 6 p.m., they were notified by West Bend School District officials of the post, which indicated the man's daughter carried a "Glock 45" handgun to school every day -- posted in response to an exchange about a fight between two 15-year-old individuals that happened earlier Tuesday.The post caused school officials to become concerned for the safety of students and staff, so they reported the post to police.Police located the alleged poster, and he was interviewed.
WEST BEND -- A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with a concerning post on social media regarding a gun at school in West Bend.According to police, around 6 p.m., they were notified by West Bend School District officials of the post, which indicated the man's daughter carried a "Glock 45" handgun to school every day -- posted in response to an exchange about a fight between two 15-year-old individuals that happened earlier Tuesday.The post caused school officials to become concerned for the safety of students and staff, so they reported the post to police.Police located the alleged poster, and he was interviewed.
Woman claims kids look at porn at school in West Bend; superintendent, police respond
WEST BEND -- West Bend School District Superintendent Don Kirkegaard acknowledged the district didn't report a serious allegation regarding child pornography.
WEST BEND -- West Bend School District Superintendent Don Kirkegaard acknowledged the district didn't report a serious allegation regarding child pornography.
West Bend police: 8 kayakers overturn in Milwaukee River; no one hurt
WEST BEND -- Eight kayakers overturned in the Milwaukee River on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 2.It happened shortly after noon in the section of the Milwaukee River that runs through Riverside Park in West Bend.Police said an officer in the area was flagged down by one of the kayakers, who said at least two of them overturned, and were missing their kayaks.Responding officers learned eight adult kayakers overturned in the river.
WEST BEND -- Eight kayakers overturned in the Milwaukee River on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 2.It happened shortly after noon in the section of the Milwaukee River that runs through Riverside Park in West Bend.Police said an officer in the area was flagged down by one of the kayakers, who said at least two of them overturned, and were missing their kayaks.Responding officers learned eight adult kayakers overturned in the river.
Police: Man passes out drunk while shopping for car at West Bend dealership
WEST BEND -- Police say a 47-year-old man was drinking while shopping for a car at a West Bend dealership and passed out mid-negotiations.
WEST BEND -- Police say a 47-year-old man was drinking while shopping for a car at a West Bend dealership and passed out mid-negotiations.
West Bend man accused of sexual assault, threatening woman pleads not guilty
WEST BEND -- A 42-year-old West Bend man, facing multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a cabin in the Town of East Troy was in court Monday, June 18 for his preliminary hearing and arraignment.
WEST BEND -- A 42-year-old West Bend man, facing multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a cabin in the Town of East Troy was in court Monday, June 18 for his preliminary hearing and arraignment.
Case dismissed against Jackson man accused of leaving gun in restroom at Starbucks
WEST BEND -- The case filed against a Jackson man accused of leaving his gun in the restroom at a West Bend Starbucks store has been dismissed.Joseph Emery, 42, faced one misdemeanor count of endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.Prosecutors say he told investigators he simply forgot the firearm, and there was no ill will in this case.According to a criminal complaint, police were dispatched to the Starbucks store on 18th Avenue near Washington Street on April 9 for a report of a firearm found in a restroom.
WEST BEND -- The case filed against a Jackson man accused of leaving his gun in the restroom at a West Bend Starbucks store has been dismissed.Joseph Emery, 42, faced one misdemeanor count of endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.Prosecutors say he told investigators he simply forgot the firearm, and there was no ill will in this case.According to a criminal complaint, police were dispatched to the Starbucks store on 18th Avenue near Washington Street on April 9 for a report of a firearm found in a restroom.
West Bend police warn of bomb scare scam at Dollar General stores across the state
WEST BEND -- West Bend police are warning of a bomb scare scam.Police said on Tuesday morning, May 22, a call came into the Dollar General store from an individual who indicated there was a bomb in the store, and demanded money be transferred via prepaid credit cards.Managers at the Dollar General realized this was a scam and called police.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police are warning of a bomb scare scam.Police said on Tuesday morning, May 22, a call came into the Dollar General store from an individual who indicated there was a bomb in the store, and demanded money be transferred via prepaid credit cards.Managers at the Dollar General realized this was a scam and called police.
'Drinking beer in his vehicle:' West Bend man, 73, arrested for 8th OWI offense after brief pursuit
WEST BEND -- A West Bend man, 73, was arrested for his eighth OWI offense after an individual called police to report a driver "drinking beer in his vehicle."According to police, the call came in around 4:45 p.m. The caller reported the man was driving away from a business on South Main Street.An officer spotted the man's vehicle headed northbound on Main Street, and the vehicle was stopped at Main and High Street.
WEST BEND -- A West Bend man, 73, was arrested for his eighth OWI offense after an individual called police to report a driver "drinking beer in his vehicle."According to police, the call came in around 4:45 p.m. The caller reported the man was driving away from a business on South Main Street.An officer spotted the man's vehicle headed northbound on Main Street, and the vehicle was stopped at Main and High Street.
Police: 22-year-old West Bend woman no longer considered missing
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say 22-year-old Kristen Cook is no longer considered missing.
WEST BEND -- West Bend police say 22-year-old Kristen Cook is no longer considered missing.
'Left it there by mistake:' Jackson man faces misdemeanor charge after gun found in Starbucks restroom
WEST BEND -- A CCW permit holder is facing a misdemeanor charge, accused of leaving his gun in the restroom at a West Bend Starbucks store.
WEST BEND -- A CCW permit holder is facing a misdemeanor charge, accused of leaving his gun in the restroom at a West Bend Starbucks store.
'Forgot it:' CCW permit holder arrested after loaded gun left on changing table in Starbucks bathroom
WEST BEND -- A man with a concealed carry permit was arrested after a handgun was found on a baby changing table in West Bend.Police said on Monday, April 9 around 4:30 p.m., a Starbucks employee reported finding the loaded gun in a holster on the changing table in the restroom.Officers identified the owner -- a Jackson man, 42.
WEST BEND -- A man with a concealed carry permit was arrested after a handgun was found on a baby changing table in West Bend.Police said on Monday, April 9 around 4:30 p.m., a Starbucks employee reported finding the loaded gun in a holster on the changing table in the restroom.Officers identified the owner -- a Jackson man, 42.
Car leaves roadway, strikes tree, killing Milwaukee man in Washington County
TOWN OF TRENTON -- West Bend police are investigating a fatal crash that happened on State Highway 33 at Aerial Dr.
TOWN OF TRENTON -- West Bend police are investigating a fatal crash that happened on State Highway 33 at Aerial Dr.
Attempted homicide: West Bend boy, 16, accused of stabbing mother after discipline over tablet use
WEST BEND -- A West Bend boy, 16, was arrested for attempted first degree intentional homicide after police say he attacked his mother, stabbing her several times.It happened Sunday, March 11 around 6:15 p.m.Police say the mother, 43, sustained several stab wounds to both of her hands.
WEST BEND -- A West Bend boy, 16, was arrested for attempted first degree intentional homicide after police say he attacked his mother, stabbing her several times.It happened Sunday, March 11 around 6:15 p.m.Police say the mother, 43, sustained several stab wounds to both of her hands.
'A bit surprising:' 2 charged in wake of bar-time brouhaha outside West Bend Taco Bell
WEST BEND -- Police are investigating a bar-time brouhaha at Taco Bell in West Bend that happened early on Feb. 17 -- and was caught on camera.
WEST BEND -- Police are investigating a bar-time brouhaha at Taco Bell in West Bend that happened early on Feb. 17 -- and was caught on camera.
West Bend police: 2 arrested after shots fired incident in Taco Bell drive-thru
WEST BEND -- Two people were arrested after a shots fired incident at a Taco bell restaurant that happened early Saturday morning, Feb. 17 in West Bend.At around 2:15 a.m., police were called the Taco Bell located near Main St.
WEST BEND -- Two people were arrested after a shots fired incident at a Taco bell restaurant that happened early Saturday morning, Feb. 17 in West Bend.At around 2:15 a.m., police were called the Taco Bell located near Main St.
West Bend police warn about telemarketers seeking donations for "Police & Troopers"
WEST BEND -- The West Bend Police Department is warning residents about telemarketers seeking donations for "Americans for Police & Trooper Safety.""Soliciting for the Military, the police, fallen soldiers," said Tom Pihringer.Tom Pihringer is no stranger to telemarketers pushing for a donation."That's what I can't figure out; how they would get a cellphone number," said Pihringer.For years, the 64-year-old has received calls from several organizations."It boils me up really bad," said Pihringer.Police have a new telemarketing alert for people to keep in mind."I believe once a call was made in the area it was a sign that many more were going to be made," said Jackson Police Chief Jed Dolnick.Jackson police recently posted to a message on social media warning residents of telemarketers seeking donations for police and state troopers.In the Facebook post, officials say the treasurer, David Dierks, is associated with a number of other organizations that use the police name to raise funds.
WEST BEND -- The West Bend Police Department is warning residents about telemarketers seeking donations for "Americans for Police & Trooper Safety.""Soliciting for the Military, the police, fallen soldiers," said Tom Pihringer.Tom Pihringer is no stranger to telemarketers pushing for a donation."That's what I can't figure out; how they would get a cellphone number," said Pihringer.For years, the 64-year-old has received calls from several organizations."It boils me up really bad," said Pihringer.Police have a new telemarketing alert for people to keep in mind."I believe once a call was made in the area it was a sign that many more were going to be made," said Jackson Police Chief Jed Dolnick.Jackson police recently posted to a message on social media warning residents of telemarketers seeking donations for police and state troopers.In the Facebook post, officials say the treasurer, David Dierks, is associated with a number of other organizations that use the police name to raise funds.